irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $443KSUMMER PROGRAMS: CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-9 CAN PURSUE THEIR PASSION, CHOOSING FROM PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FIT THEIR INTERESTS. GUIDED BY SKILLED EDUCATORS AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS, CHILDREN DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES FROM MASTERING NEW PURSUITS AND MEETING OTHERS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE, CREATE, DISCOVER AND LEARN THROUGH A MIX OF ACTIVE, CREATIVE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: TECHNOLOGY, ROBOTICS, ATHLETICS, CIRCUS ARTS, THEATER, DANCE, FINE ARTS, NATURE AND MUCH MORE.
- #2 $401KICE SKATING RINK PROGRAMS: THE FULLY ENCLOSED ICE RINK IS HOME TO HARVEY HOCKEY AND ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING PROGRAMS INCLUDING FIGURE, FREE STYLE, SYNC, HOCKEY AND RECREATIONAL SKATING. THE ARENA OPERATES ALL YEAR ROUND AND WAS BUILT TO SERVE NOT ONLY THE HARVEY COMMUNITY BUT THE GREATER BEDFORD-KATONAH COMMUNITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Harvey G.O.E.S. (Global Opportunities in Enhanced Studies)
Global travel program offering students experiential learning opportunities abroad, with past trips to Japan, Italy, and Denmark.
Ice Skating Rink Programs
Year-round skating programs including figure skating, freestyle, synchronized skating, hockey, and recreational skating, serving both the Harvey School community and the greater Bedford-Katonah area.
Robotics Program
Award-winning STEM program where students design, build, and code robots and drones to compete in local, national, and international competitions.
Summer Programs
Enrichment programs for children in grades 1–9 featuring activities in technology, robotics, athletics, circus arts, theater, dance, fine arts, and nature, led by skilled educators and professionals.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- Provide academic support and immersive learning programsOffers a study skills program for middle school students and an immersive science curriculum for ninth graders to foster academic readiness and scientific inquiry.
- Run award-winning robotics and STEM education programsOperates a nationally and internationally competitive robotics program that teaches engineering, physics, electronics, mechanics, and computer programming, with students designing, building, and coding robots and drones for competition.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Deliver interdisciplinary academic curriculum for middle and upper school studentsProvides a challenging academic program for students in grades 6–12, including 14 Advanced Placement courses and over 32 arts classes across fine arts, media arts, dance, music, and theater, with opportunities to customize learning through elective courses.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensure website accessibility in compliance with WCAG standardsImplements Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards on its website and conducts regular monitoring to maintain accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Facilitate global education and study travel opportunitiesRuns the Harvey G.O.E.S. program, organizing global study trips to countries such as Japan, Italy, and Denmark to broaden student perspectives through international experiences.
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Youth Debate and Public Speaking Programs 1 activity
- Host academic and community events for students and familiesOrganizes an annual Fall Open House with campus tours and information sessions, and hosts a schoolwide Speech Contest to develop research, writing, and public speaking skills.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Host annual summer programs for children in grades 1–9Offers summer programs focused on exploration and skill development in technology, robotics, athletics, circus arts, theater, dance, fine arts, and nature, serving young people in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Offer comprehensive athletic programs and sports coachingOffers 15 sports with 20 varsity teams and additional junior varsity and middle school teams, employing teachers as coaches to support student-athlete development in a team-based environment.
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Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Operate all-year-round community ice rink with instructional skating programsMaintains an enclosed ice rink offering instructional and recreational skating programs in figure skating, freestyle, synchronized skating, hockey, and recreational skating for Harvey School students and the broader Bedford-Katonah community.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provide daily meals to students and boarding residentsSupplies breakfast and lunch daily to all students during the school week and provides dinner to on-campus residents Monday through Thursday as part of its residential program.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Support alumni engagement and professional networkingFacilitates alumni reconnection through events, the annual NYC networking event, the Cavalier Speaker Series, mentorship opportunities, and contributions to Harvey Magazine to strengthen community and career support.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Support student development through extracurricular and after-school programsProvides a wide range of student clubs, honor societies, student government, Model UN participation, after-school activities, and performance opportunities to support educational, personal, and leadership development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate boarding and residential life programs for grades 8–12Runs a five-day boarding program and a 5+2 boarding option for students in grades 8–12, promoting personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and community living with weekday residency and weekend arrangements at home or with host families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$22.40M
Contributions & grants$1.45M6%
Program service revenue$20.65M92%
Investment income$315K1%
Other revenue$-12K
expenses
Total expenses$22.60M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$12.18M
Grants paid out$3.44M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33.18M
Cash$4.65M
Investments$6.04M
Liabilities$12.42M
Net assets$20.76M
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| WILLIAM J KNAUER | PRESIDENT & HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $387K |
| PHILIP LAZZARO | HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL | 40 | $231K |
| VINCENT ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS | 40 | $214K |
| RICHARD RYERSON | DIR. OF BLDG & GRDS- THROUGH 6/3/24 | 40 | $199K |
| WILLIAM MENA | DIR. OF ADMISSIONS- THROUGH 12/31/23 | 40 | $174K |
| BRENDAN BYRNE | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL | 40 | $169K |
| ALEXANDER BROOKS-BARR | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $156K |
board members · 18
- ANDREA TESSLER — TREASURER
- ASHLEY FOOTE — TRUSTEE
- CLIFFORD WALLACH — TRUSTEE
- DAWANNA VENEABLE — TRUSTEE
- DONNA LEONE — TRUSTEE
- EDWARD KELLY — TRUSTEE
- EILEEN WALKER — CHAIR
- ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ — TRUSTEE
- GREGG ROBERTS — TRUSTEE
- J ERIC WISE — TRUSTEE
- JERRI-LYNN GALGANO — SECRETARY
- JONATHAN KASS — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH PLUMMER — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN DURKIN — TRUSTEE
- LARA CASANO — TRUSTEE
- LESLIE BERNIE — TRUSTEE
- LINDSEY LYNCH — TRUSTEE
- PAUL AARON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Educational Records Bureau Network — Member of ERB.
- Feeding America Partner — Partner agency distributing food
- Harvey Alumni Association Network — Alumni association dedicated to maintaining global engagement and connection among Harvey School alumni.
- Harvey Magazine Partner — Collaborates with alumni to produce content for Harvey Magazine.
- Katonah, NY Government — Location of The Harvey School campus where programs and events are conducted.
- Lara Casano '95, P'25, '27, '27 Partner — Alumna and parent serving as Trustee and President of Alumni Association who supports fundraising efforts.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Member of NAIS.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Member of NYSAIS and fully accredited by the association.
- The Harvey School Partner — Harvey Summer Camp is operated by The Harvey School, with shared leadership and facilities.
- Tim Coffey Photography Partner — Photography partner capturing student life events and activities
- Visiting Artists Series Partner — Hosts professional artists who visit classes to share their work and experiences with students
- W3C Partner — Follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 developed by W3C to guide website accessibility practices.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential and Interdisciplinary Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating active, creative, indoor, and outdoor activities across disciplines, we foster exploration and discovery because multidimensional experiences deepen understanding and engagement more than traditional instruction alone.
- Relational Education Modelmethodology: relational_educationBy building trusting relationships between educators and students, we enable deeper engagement with complex ideas and self-expression because emotional safety is a prerequisite for intellectual risk-taking and authentic learning.
- Student-Centered Learningmethodology: student-centered_learningBy creating space for students to explore their interests and identities within a supportive environment, we cultivate independent, engaged learners because intellectual and emotional growth thrive when students feel safe and affirmed in their individuality.